Henderson County municipal races set

From staff reports

Published: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:46 p.m.

Last Modified: Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:46 p.m.

Filing for Henderson County municipal elections ended at noon Friday, revealing contested races for Fletcher mayor, Hendersonville mayor, Hendersonville City Council, Mills River Town Council District 2 and Laurel Park Town Council.

The final candidate to file on Friday was Dennis Justice, who is challenging incumbent Bill Moore for the Fletcher mayor's seat.

Because of the number of candidates filing for Hendersonville municipal races, a primary election will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. There are two seats open on the council, and the top four vote-getters among the eight candidates in the primary will move on to the Nov. 5 general election, along with the top two vote-getters in the three-way mayor's race.

All other races will appear only on the November ballot.

Three people are vying for two seats on Laurel Park Town Council, and two people are seeking the sole Mills River Town Council District 2 seat.

Below is a list of the candidates for municipal elections in Henderson County. An (i) indicates the candidate is an incumbent.

<p>Filing for Henderson County municipal elections ended at noon Friday, revealing contested races for Fletcher mayor, Hendersonville mayor, Hendersonville City Council, Mills River Town Council District 2 and Laurel Park Town Council.</p><p>The final candidate to file on Friday was Dennis Justice, who is challenging incumbent Bill Moore for the Fletcher mayor's seat. </p><p>Because of the number of candidates filing for Hendersonville municipal races, a primary election will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. There are two seats open on the council, and the top four vote-getters among the eight candidates in the primary will move on to the Nov. 5 general election, along with the top two vote-getters in the three-way mayor's race. </p><p>All other races will appear only on the November ballot. </p><p>Three people are vying for two seats on Laurel Park Town Council, and two people are seeking the sole Mills River Town Council District 2 seat. </p><p>Below is a list of the candidates for municipal elections in Henderson County. An (i) indicates the candidate is an incumbent.</p><p><b>Flat Rock</b></p><p>Council District 1: Sheryl A. Jamerson </p><p>Council District 2: Anne Guerard Coletta </p><p>Council District 3: Albert S. Gooch Jr.</p><p><b>Fletcher</b></p><p>Mayor: Dennis Justice and Bill Moore (i)</p><p>Council District 1: Sheila Franklin (i)</p><p>Council District 4: Eddie S. Henderson (i) </p><p><b>Hendersonville</b></p><p>Mayor: Steve Franks, Ron Stephens, Barbara G. Volk (i)</p><p>City Council (two seats): Guri Andermann, Diane Caldwell, Jeff Collis (i), Lynda Erwin, Ralph Freeman, Jeff Miller, Jerry Smith (i), Bonnie Wilson</p><p><b>Laurel Park</b></p><p>Town Council (two seats): Lou Lunardoni, Paul Hansen (i), Dona Mennella (i)</p><p><b>Mills River</b></p><p>Council District 1: Larry Freeman (i)</p><p>Council District 2: James Cantrell and Billy Johnston </p><p>District 3: Shanon Gonce (i)</p><p>For more information, visit the Henderson County Board of Elections website at www.hendersoncountync.org/elections or call 828-697-4970.</p>